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Subtract 14/96 from 84/90

84/90 - 14/96 is 63/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 96 is 1440
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
   84/90 = 84 × 16/90 × 16 = 1344/1440
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
   14/96 = 14 × 15/96 × 15 = 210/1440
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1344/1440 - 210/1440 = 1344 - 210/1440 = 1134/1440
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/80

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